Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in La Grange, IL

A Sports and Recreation General Manager is responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of a sports or fitness facility. These include managing staff, developing and implementing budgets, maintaining the facility, planning programs and activities, ensuring customer satisfaction, and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. They play a crucial role in the success of the facility by creating a welcoming and safe environment for members, promoting health and fitness, and ensuring the business runs effectively and efficiently.

The role requires a combination of business acumen, people management skills, and a passion for health and fitness. A bachelor's degree in sports management, business administration, or a related field is typically required. Certifications such as Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Sports Management Professional (CSMP) may be beneficial. Prior to becoming a General Manager, an individual may have roles such as a Recreation Coordinator, Fitness Center Manager, or Sports Facility Manager. These roles provide experience in the operational aspects of a facility, as well as staff management and customer service.

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District Group Fitness Manager

  • Mount Prospect, IL (19 miles from La Grange, IL)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL (19 miles from La Grange, IL)
  • 9 hours ago

Are you looking to combine work, fitness and fun? Are you looking for an opportunity to lead and inspire people? Are you energetic, and enthusiastic about helping people meet their fitness goals?...

General Manager for Resource Management and Analytics

  • Evanston, IL (20 miles from La Grange, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Evanston, IL (20 miles from La Grange, IL)
  • 11 days ago

Department: Univ Athletics - Admin Salary/Grade: EXS/18 Job Summary: The General Manager will be responsible for the administration of all operational functions related to the NCAA House...

BODYROK Area Fitness Manager

  • Chicago, IL (13 miles from La Grange, IL)
  • 13 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (13 miles from La Grange, IL)
  • 13 days ago

Benefits: Company parties Employee discounts Paid time off BODYROK offers high intensity, low impact workouts that will tone, define and sculpt your body & mind in just 45 minutes. Our instructors...

Group & Retreat Camp Program Director

  • Chicago, IL (13 miles from La Grange, IL)
  • 15 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (13 miles from La Grange, IL)
  • 15 days ago

Inspire, Educate, and Connect with Nature - Lead Transformative Group Camping Experiences at YMCA Camp Duncan! Job Description The Group Camp Program Director develops and leads transformative...

Cyclebar General Manager-OPRF

  • River Forest, IL (8 miles from La Grange, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • River Forest, IL (8 miles from La Grange, IL)
  • 20 days ago

Cyclebar General Manager-OPRF Company: Xponential Fitness Location: River Forest, IL Date Posted: 4/8/25, 11:01 PM A national leader in luxury fitness is looking for amazing talent to join our...

Interim Athletic Director

  • Winnetka, IL (23 miles from La Grange, IL)
  • 20 days ago
  • Winnetka, IL (23 miles from La Grange, IL)
  • 20 days ago

Interim Athletic Director JobID: 1980 Position Type: Administration/Director Date Posted: 3/25/2025 Location: South Plainfield High School Date Available: 07/01/2025 Closing Date: 04/08/2025...

Visit School Website The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the largest private...

Camp Director - Glenview All-Stars: Athletics Camp

  • Glenview, IL (20 miles from La Grange, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Glenview, IL (20 miles from La Grange, IL)
  • 21 days ago

Position Type: Camp Positions (Summer Only)/ Camp Director (Summer Only) Date Posted: 4/8/2025 Location: Park Center    JOB OPPORTUNITY with the Glenview Park District: Camp Director...

Associate Athletic Director - Compliance

  • Chicago, IL (13 miles from La Grange, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (13 miles from La Grange, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

The Associate Athletic Director - Compliance is responsible for all areas of compliance to NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations for 15 varsity sport programs. The Associate AD...

Assistant Camp Director (Glenview)

  • Glenview, IL (20 miles from La Grange, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Glenview, IL (20 miles from La Grange, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Company Description Galileo is a nationally recognized summer day camp that's all about empowering young innovators to change the world! With over 70 diverse communities served and hundreds of...

Sports Program Director

  • Chicago, IL (13 miles from La Grange, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (13 miles from La Grange, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Lead, Inspire, and Elevate: Become Our Next Sports Program Director at the Irving Park YMCA! The Sports Program Director coordinates and supervises the day-to-day operation of the sports programs...

Assistant General Manager IL-Glen Ellyn -60137 03-21-25

  • Glen Ellyn, IL (11 miles from La Grange, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Glen Ellyn, IL (11 miles from La Grange, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Assistant General Manager Glen Ellyn Assistant General Manager FULL TIME GLEN ELLYN Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Company parties Competitive salary Employee...

General Manager

  • Wheaton, IL (14 miles from La Grange, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Wheaton, IL (14 miles from La Grange, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Anytime Fitness General Manager in Wheaton , Illinois At Anytime Fitness, our mission is to Make Healthy Happen! We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a passion for helping others...

General Manager

  • Skokie, IL (19 miles from La Grange, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Skokie, IL (19 miles from La Grange, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Position Summary Life Time champions a healthy and happy life for its members. As the nations only Healthy Way of Life brand, Life Time delivers an unmatched athletic resort experience and...

Director, Sports Administration

  • Chicago, IL (13 miles from La Grange, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL (13 miles from La Grange, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500 schools and employing over 44,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure...

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Salary for Sports and Recreation General Manager Jobs in La Grange, IL

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Highest Education Level

Sports and Recreation General Managers in La Grange, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
60.2%
Master's Degree
25.6%
Associate's Degree
5.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.7%
High School or GED
2.7%
Some College
0.6%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sports and Recreation General Managers in La Grange, IL
4-6 years
24.4%
2-4 years
22.1%
10+ years
14.4%
8-10 years
13.0%
1-2 years
11.3%
6-8 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
5.1%
None
1.1%


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